Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Susan Voglesong, Bakersfield, CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:26:41 GMT

I have seen Mike Myers on the late night talk shows and he seems not only uncomfortable but desperate for approval and laughs. The few clips that I have seen of the Love Guru were not only pathetically not funny but a desperate attempt to reuse the same old joke again and again. We have seen it all before and Mike Myers and company have yet to realize that. At one time, Wayne's World and Austin Powers hit us as a truly original and charming trip to the movie theatre. With rising ticket and gas prices, no one wants to go to the theatre to see something they have seen before, and more importantly, something that doesn't even look funny.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jay, Rochester, MN. — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:28:48 GMT

I grew weary of Myers' work after the second Austin Powers film. The only good thing about guru is a chance to see Verne Troyer in a role other than mini-me but even that won't get me to shell out 10.00 to see it.

The major turn off about any Myers film is that he manages to step out of character without bluntly doing so, as if to say "Look at me! See how funny I am?" He was capable of being funny 15 years ago but not so much anymore. Sadly, I also don't think he'll get the message until its too late.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jennifer, CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:33:38 GMT

I actually used to be a huge Mike Myers fan. I even loved "So I Married an Axe Murderer." But his charm has definitely worn of, for me. The last couple Austin Powers movies (there were three, right?) were awful. And he does seem like a diva. So, I'm over him. The Love Guru looked funny from previews, but not funny enough to get me into the theater.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Miss Clover, NYC — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:43:02 GMT

Mr. Myers was funny years ago and I'm sure there are still a few laughs left in him. The problem is he's gotten stuck in the rut of doing the same schtick over and over again (a la Mel Brooks) and frankly now we're REALLY QUITE SICK AND TIRED OF IT. Enough already. You've made your money. Run along now.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Cathy Sheetz, Elyria, OH — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:45:11 GMT

Meyers movies appear to be made for the 12 to 14 male audience. The jokes/gags are about farts, poop, someone getting hit in the crotch and funny midgets. Enough already. The guy needs to grow up.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Kathleen, Helena, Montana — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:45:45 GMT

I really liked Mike Myers in the earlier days--SNL & Wayne's World. The first Austin Powers was good, but it has all gone downhill since then. It's all become "too much"--he plays too many roles, the jokes are too similar to what was before--too much. But I love to watch him tap dance!

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Robert, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:47:50 GMT

Mike Myers is still funny, but you have to make a movie that audiences will want to see. I didn't understand the appeal for The Love Guru and had no interest in going out to give this movie a try, especially in the presence of Steve Carell's Get Smart remake. I would gladly see a new Wayne's World or Austin Powers movie, but this movie just didn't draw my interest.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Elsa Mandinour — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:46:53 GMT

I am neither a fan or a detractor. So let me ask: Is art only acceptable if it appeals to tens of of millions of people and sells more tickets than the last piece of art? Would you want someone criticizing everything you do? He is an ARTIST and a HUMAN BEING not a vending machine. He doesn't have some secret way of knowing what audiences want to see or how to appeal to everyone all the time. He takes chances, creates, tries. Sometimes he will succeed, sometimes fail. All of your criticisms make me sick!

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jesse Minkert, Seattle, Washington — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:47:38 GMT

Several problems with "The Love Guru," which I do not intend to see: 1) It covers material that Eddie Murphy failed with earlier. 2) It carries an undercurrent of racism and religious prejudice. 3) It tries to squeeze humor out of Vern Troyer's physical abnormality. If the jokes had been about a black man, the movie would be an outrage. This movie is a miscalculation in many ways. I'm not surprised that it is failing.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

NJaney, Boston MA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:48:21 GMT

I am SO GLAD this movie bombed. God. One look at the commmercials and I was insulted as a moviegoer. How dumb do they think the American public is? Austin Powers/Shrek were great movies, but these guys need to know when to stop.

This comment is also dedicated to Adam Sandler of the 'Don't Mess with Zohan' movie. Seriously. Stop it.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Michael Teige, Monroe, WA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:51:15 GMT

I decided I was not going to see TLG when the last MTV Movie Awards show (that I USED to enjoy) with Meyers hosting was little more than an ad for TLG. The film was name dropped so much it became a distraction from the awards and at the end I had no memory of who won what.

He came across pathetically trying to ram the film down everyone's neck at every possible moment that I didn't care if it was the greatest film ever, I was not going to see it. Thankfully it is an 88 minute waste of time and therefore I missed out on nothing.

Oh also, the non-Love Guru pushing skits he did on the awards show were mostly unfunny and the last one (the movie animal wrangler guy) was simply unpleasant. I guess he was going for "edgy/silly" but it came off as disgusting.

I will go see another WW movie as I assume he will not tinker with that formula too much. WHat I really would want to see is his Dieter from Sprockets (Now is the time that ve dance) character! Maybe I am in the minority but that is my #1 favorite Meyers character!

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

JB, Rochester, New York — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:56:24 GMT

Mike Meyers has always based his humor on over the top site gags and "potty humor" but this film has completely turned me off to Meyers forever. And I haven't even seen it! In the commercials there is a scene where they shock Vern Troyer at the bench with a difibrulator. Meyers as a hockey fan crossed the line with that considering Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fisher is only alive b/c a difibrulator was used to start his stopped heart right there at the bench. Bad joke, way over top, disrespectful to the game and the players. Meyers should know better. Know I know better than to watch his films.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Patti, New York, New York — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:59:45 GMT

Mike Myers is his own worst enemy.
He's coming across as a diva with a bad haircut. (Sorry, it only worked for Moe)
Maybe he should take a break from all things Hollywood and come back when he's got his neurosis in check.
Maybe write a book, open a day spa, have his own cooking show...
He's tired and it shows.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Rick, Clearfield, PA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:04:52 GMT

Mike Myers is the new Chevy Chase and that's not a compliment

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

joe, kingsville, texas — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:05:03 GMT

mike myers go back to canada and keep on going til you get to the north pole and stay there.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jeff Roszkowski, Carmel, IN — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:05:28 GMT

This one was of the least polished movies I've ever seen, but the statements of "The Love Guru" having no laughs at all is utterly false. I've laughed at least three times...out of the 100 or so attempts at getting me laugh. Honestly, if you don't understand that some comedy is set up to only entertain you and not make you outright laugh, you wouldn't get this movie. Unfortunately for Mike Myers only a small percentage of people are entertained, the other chunk of people just see it as failed bids to get them to laugh and therefore resent him for it. I enjoyed his character but the rest of the film looked like it belonged in the 1990's filed under February releases instead of going head to head with "Get Smart".

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

RW Humphrey — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:09:49 GMT

Mike Myers has never been funny. This is his lame attempt of 'Ladies Man' meets 'Borat'. Let me guess, someone farts, someone says 'horny', there's one catchphrase that gets repeated over and over. It's the same formulaic comedy you've seen 1,000 times. The lack of creativity in Hollywood shouldn't be so surprising to everyone. Nobody can come up with an idea that hasn't already been done. Pretty soon they'll be doing remakes of 5 year old movies, oh wait, they're doing that with Captain America! The same goes for today's music (especially hip-hop), and sitcoms. My answer is to stop buying any of this crap until there is something that is worth your money.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jillian — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:11:02 GMT

When I was 16, I loved Mike Myers (I'm a 26 year old woman now) and I dutifully saw all three Austin Powers movies in the theater even though they continued to get less and less funny. Then there was The Cat in the Hat, which, I am sad to say, I also saw in the theater and I subsequently felt violated with the crude humor and sexual innuendo obscuring my favorite childhood book.

Now there's The Love Guru--George Carlin once said, "I think it's the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately." It's one thing to be "politically incorrect" and to try to challenge the status quo through humor--but racial and religious misappropriation by Mike Myers is just not funny. In a time when the word "oriental" is reserved for rugs and not people, the pseudo-Orientalist thing that The Love Guru seems to have going on feels offensive even in commercials.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Mike — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:14:45 GMT

This is the first comedy release that doesn't even have enough funny parts to fill a standard movie trailer. I think a bad comedy is one that packs every funny moment into the trailer, The Love Guru doesn't even have the chance to do that.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Annie — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:14:52 GMT

A great abyss in comedy was created when we lost John Candy.
He never had to try too hard like Myers,Williams or Ferrell. I only had to look at Candy's face and a smile would form before he spoke a word.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

david, los angeles, ca — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:15:35 GMT

What I don't understand is most everyone knew this was a bad movie in script form but they made it anyway, why? Do the studios have that much money? Are they afraid to say no to the actors? And actors that become diva's, why? It's so funny to me that actors will do anything to become famous, but once they become famous, so many, not all, lose touch with reality and forget what got them there. It seems Mike has.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Steve, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:19:31 GMT

Cathy Sheetz wrote: "Myers' movies appear to be made for the 12 to 14 male audience. The jokes/gags are about farts, poop, someone getting hit in the crotch and funny midgets. Enough already. The guy needs to grow up. "

I agree, and furthermore, that description IMO could describe the entire film industry lately. We used to look forward to going to the movies, but the last year or two it's been nothing but animated kiddie fare and sophomoric dreck at the mulitplex. That's one reason we haven't rushed out to buy a big screen HD TV. Sure it would be nice to have all the razzle dazzle high tech entertainment electronics, but not being a big sports fan, there's been nothing new out on video to make it worth my while to invest in a home theater system, let alone going out to see first run films in a theater.

I'm sure Myer's main box office competition, Steve Carrell's new film "Get Smart" is a funny film, but there's no reason I can think of for not waiting for the DVD rental to come out for me to watch on a 32" standard TV. After all, it's just a remake of an old 60's TV series with the late Don Adams and Barbara Feldon,which I'm old enough to remember watching the original in first run shows in prime time.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

boka, philly — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:23:23 GMT

I knew this article was typed by a female. Sure enough I was right a female mind. yikes.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jake Aliso Viejo, CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:25:11 GMT

I loved "So I married an ax murderer". Liked the Wayne's World stuff since I grew up with SNL. Austin Powers did not do it for me, althought it had its momments in the first one. The second the thrid just bit. Terrible. Shrek was great. Loved Dreamworks for turning the tables on fairy land but the second lost its uniqueness and the third was just embarrassing. Maybe its Justin Timberlake. Keep him away. I am over Mike Meyers he needs to find somthing orginal and start over.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Danny C — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:25:31 GMT

All you have to do is look at the mess created by the aborted Dieter movie (which was supposed to have been his follow-up Spy Who Shagged Me) and you can see why no one really wants to deal with him.

The thing that burns me up more is that he managed to con Ben Kingsley into doing this project who I can only imagine was sitting at the premiere with his eyes closed going "it's only 88 minutes...it's only 88 minutes".

And he's not even original. The adult head on the kid's body? George Lopez did that on his TV show years ago, and it was just as creepy then!

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

James, Colorado Springs, CO — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:38:26 GMT

I agree with the John Candy quote above, I always felt Michael Keaton was also a guy who never had to try too hard for a laugh. These guys today all try too hard and personally I blame Jim Carey.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

TJ — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:15:16 GMT

Ever since his wife left him he's lost his edge. Like someone else said--he's made his money, now shoo.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Indianapolis, IN — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:18:05 GMT

I saw Love Guru this past weekend and I thought it was awful and a waste of $10. I thought he was hilarious in Austin Powers but Love Guru fell way short of that!!

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Connie, Colorado Springs, CO — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:19:27 GMT

I loved Mike Myers on SNL, liked the first Wayne's World movie, and especially enjoyed So I Married an Axe Murderer--I watch it every year or so and it still just cracks me up. But he is getting so derivative of his own stuff and each sequel gets worse than the last one. I winced when I saw the trailers for the Love Guru. I actually feel badly for him. He needs to take some time off and think about comedy he really wants to make.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Baron, Pittsburgh, PA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:19:28 GMT

The best review of a Mike Myers film came out of a Dallas Newspaper's online review column. It was very succinct:

Mike Myers: [sphincter] in fur.

Although the reviewer used a much more earthy term for "sphincter", that isn't allowed here.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Sid, Dithers Ontario — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:21:29 GMT

Myers next gig is the title role in Poochie: The Proactive Movie next. Finally, a role worthy of his talents

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Brian Cabaniss, Roanoke,VA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:23:18 GMT

Mike Myers and Adam Sandler need to make more movies like "So I Married an Ax Murderer" and "The Wedding Singer" and fewer movies like "Guru" and "Zohan."

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Amanda, Lancaster Pa — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:24:53 GMT

I used to love Mike Myers. I loved SNL, Waynes World Shrek 1, and the 1st Austin Powers. But it seems like he is getting desperate as time goes on. Can't he just sit at home and enjoy the MILLIONS of dollars he's made off of the Shrek franchise? Sometimes it's ok to fade out of the spotlight...

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

He2etic, Washington, DC — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:26:02 GMT

It's not the first time Myers bombed. But I have to admit, I can't recall a movie where he wasn't determined to be the star and show all in one.

A lot of comedians try this as well. Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller. Eventually, they figure out that they CAN'T do what Jim Carrey did (there will not be a comedian as big as Jim Carrey was in his prime for decades) and start to team up, to be team players. Hence, Ben Stiller may be the main character, but he'll be quick to draw on the talents of Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. Will Ferrell leans on the talents of Steve Carell and Jon Heder.

The comedians realize they have a role to fill, a niche that make some people laugh but not others. So they band together and combine their talents to make broader comedies that are more successful. Laughter's contagious. You may not laugh at something, but if the guy next to you does, you might as well.

But back on topic, Mike Myers isn't a team player. What other comedians has he seriously teamed up with since Dana Carvey in "Wayne's World"? Zip. I kid you not- NO ONE has. Who shares the lead in "Austin Powers"? Himself, as Dr. Evil. Sure, you could say that Eddie Murphy teamed up with him in Shrek, but honestly, when's the last time Murphy has made anyone laugh?

If you want to save your comedian career Myers, learn to play ball with the boys.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jeff Doe (John's Brother), Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:29:33 GMT

If execs don't like him, I love him!

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Richard, Grand Haven, MI — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:30:44 GMT

I saw the movie and I thought it was quite funny. The thing is you have to accept it for what it is, a brainless comedy. Yes there are better movies, but for what it was this movie was funny. I liked WW 1&2 and the first 2 Austin Powers movies, the third was a little played out, but decent. Just accept Myers for what he is and you will laugh.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Tracie, Davis, CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:38:51 GMT

He has really seemed to self-destruct. The article in Entertainment Weekly made me sad, as have the failure of his last several films -- not because they were any good and deserved to do better, but because he used to be a really funny guy. My favorite movie of his is "So I Married An Axe Murderer," the only film of his I can think of where he appeared looking like himself instead of disguised as some exaggerated character. He was adorable and funny, and I'd love to see him do another such project. It doesn't seem likely, though.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

DJ — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:44:32 GMT

James, I agree, They are trying way too hard. But I think it started with Robin Williams.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Shawn, Cincinnati, OH — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:47:17 GMT

Poor Mike Myers.. I loved Wayne's world when I was a kid, and even Wayne's World 2 had some laughs. So I Married an Axe Murderer and Austin Powers 1 remain his seminal works in my mind, but much like Eddy Murphy, seemed to loose touch with whats funny when he started doing movies aimed at kids. Murphy was hysterical in stand up, and the Beverly Hills Cop movies, at least the first 2, were great, but he can't come close to his old material now

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

S, hitshville Ca — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:48:32 GMT

I think a movie co-starring him and a chimp could reignite his career.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Karen, New Jersey — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:56:43 GMT

My 11 and 14 year old sons refused to see it. So even the teen and tween set have some taste.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Keysha, Tampa, FL — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:00:42 GMT

Honestly the movie wasn't that bad...it wasn't the greatest but I have seen worse.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

David Kai, Seattle — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:01:24 GMT

I'm with Elsa Mandinour. I think his stuff is pretty bad, but not as bad as the attitude on this forum. Artists rise and fall, but none of them owe us anything.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Leah — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:01:29 GMT

I think Mike Myers has hit the phase that Jim Carey is in. They have over worked their material that they are no longer funny but getting to the point of annoying. Their material is usually the same and does not change much. Will Farrell is also coming very close to this stage. I think Male Comedians have a shelf life and it won't last long when you put all your cards on the table at once.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Pete, Hbg, PA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:02:22 GMT

No more. No more Wayne's Worlds. No more Austin Powers. No more Shreks. NO MORE. Mike Myers and Carlos Mencia should both get on a boat and head to "Not Funny Island" because that's where they belong.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

rolling her eyes, Urbana Illinois — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:02:27 GMT

Sheesh, people. If you're not into the type of comedy that Mike Meyers and others like him do, DON'T GO AND SEE THE MOVIES. Unlike most of the people who commented on here, I am a HUGE fan of Mike Meyers and yes, I do enjoy a slapstick, no-brainer, comedy once-in-a-while. Give the guy a break.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jennifer, Texas — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:06:34 GMT

I absolutely love "So I Married an Axe Murderer", the first Austin Powers, and "Shrek". The second Austin Powers was okay but the blonde chick and Myers' fat guy ruined the movie, and the last Austin Powers was unwatchable. However, I still think he's awesome and would love to see him go backwards instead of forward. His latest movie doesn't even sound interesting or funny, but it's not fair of me to criticize as I haven't seen it yet. It just seems like it's time for some his earlier brainstorming.

Mike, you're awesome! But think outside the box again, please (Stephen Wright as an apathetic pilot, haggis for dinner, Mustaffa as badly burned, Rod Stewart set to bagpipes, and Alotta Fagina). Oh, and if I see "Love Guru" and love it, I owe you an apology.

Thanks! A Fan

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

mark, west virginia — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:09:00 GMT

I agree with Richard,you just need to accept him for the artist he is. However what I would like to see is more diversity. I loved him in "Pete's Meteor" It's made me respect the range as an actor he has. I am an Austin Powers mega fan and

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jake, Kaysville — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:09:20 GMT

Mike Meyers is about as funny as mountains are tall in Kansas. It is amazing to me how so many SNL alums that were awful then, and are awful now, are still making a living doing whatever it is that they do. That must mean that as bad as they are, producers are worse. Cetainly this is prime evidence that you can never underestimate the low standards of the public.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Ken, Barbie Kentucky — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:17:48 GMT

Is that rumour true that he's going to be Poochie in the Poochie Movie? That would be totally proactive if true.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jeff, Encino Adjacent CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:21:16 GMT

Mike Meyers is the new Eddie Murphy. Peaked early with success from SNL and now his ego won't allow him to consider being anything less than the top billed name in a movie. I doubt either have ever considered being a supporting character in a movie.

It's all about having their name above the title.

Truly great actors take any parts, big or small and make them memorable.

There's no reason he can't be a supporting character in a good movie... except for maybe his ego.

Mike, relax and let others carry the weight of a film for a while. You're too tense (why are comedians so damn serious anyway)

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Mark McKee, Albuquerque, NM — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:30:22 GMT

Myers is such a creative genius! I mean, how did he come up with the novel idea of making fun of an East Indian accent? Brilliant.......NOT!

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

W, Eenie Indiana — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:32:42 GMT

I can't get enough of those Shrek movies. Poop jokes, and uh poop jokes and uh...yeah stuff like that. Do more of those.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Jeff, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:41:07 GMT

I have to admit he has lost some of his charm. The old Mike Meyers was definitely funnier with what I feel was more original humor. I still think he can be funny though. He has provided me with many laughs over the years so, I wish him well and hope he bounces back.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Bigkalitos — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:44:37 GMT

Hey Give Mike Myers a break. He is still a good actor. I found the movie funny...at times. He's a star. I like him...and I did spend $10.50 at the movies only because it was Mike Myers ohh and Verne Troyer.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Rich, Moorpark, CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:44:36 GMT

Comedy is hard. Making movies is hard. Though some of the best art is done when the artist is struggling and passionate about showing the world what they can do. Once an artist becomes successful that desperate need to succeed squelches some of the creativity. There isn't a need to pay rent or eat. In Mike Meyers case, he doesn't have to work, so it's like he's just playing around in his yard - which happens to be a major motion picture set that costs tens of thousands of dollars a day to run. He's a funny guy but perhaps his time could be better used coming up with an alternative energy source. Where's Dr. Evil when you need him?

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

pietrinu,wilmington.DE — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:45:26 GMT

let's stop for a moment and end this Mike Myers bashing, all talents miss once in a while and this may be Mike's turn.He may just have to regroup.so enjoy the movies.

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Bigkalitos, Bronx NY — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:47:46 GMT

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Neil F, Minneapolis, mn — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:48:15 GMT

Wow, one bad movie and it's time to jump on him eh?

Can any of you folks do any better?

Anyone ever written a script and acted in a feature length movie?

Oh you haven't? Hmmmm! Interesting.

What famous actor hasn't made a bomb of a movie in their career? Lighten up!

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Bill O., Baltimore — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:52:06 GMT

My wife and I left before it was half over. Enough said.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:57:10 GMT

Why is it that everyone thinks that "Knocked Up" and "Superbad" are funny as well? These are the most ridiculous pieces of garbage to hit the screen in a long time, yet people eat them up. Teens throwing a bunch of F-bombs is the whole premise of Superbad...does that mean every high school in the country is hilarious?

We have a ton of high school girls getting knocked up because "Juno" did it and that movie was pushed as "cool" by critics with an agenda. Doesn't that movie teach us that every high school girl can accomplish everything as long as she's mouthy and full of trivial knowledge? Mike Myers isn't funny but at least he isn't pushing anything other than poor attempts at humor.

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Ted, Baxter Virginia — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:58:51 GMT

I wouldn't call doing The Poochie movie proactive as much as confronting a valid new paridgm of synergy.

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Matt Burns, La Mirada, Ca — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:58:58 GMT

Hey Elsa, Mike Meyers is NOT an artist, he is an entertainer. Art is displyed in a museum, movies are shown in a theater. If Meyers wants me to shell out $10 for a ticket, another $10 for popcorn and wash it down with a $10 Coke, he better bring something better than this! Artists make peanuts, Meyers has made MILLIONS! If they can't continue to make a quality product, then I, as a consumer can and will voice my displeasure over it. Are you listening Eddie "hasn't made a funny movie in over a decade" Murphy. You know, you guys can turn a script down you know, you don't have to make every piece of crap film that lands on your desk!

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Jason, Portland, Oregon — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:01:34 GMT

i never liked the Wayne's World sketches or the movies & the first Austin Powers movie was barely funny (then after a second viewing--totally un-funny). but here's the weird thing: i like Mike Meyers when he does sketches (funny ones, that is). actually, when i think about it, the only funny sketch he did was "Sprockets"--the german, minimalism, black clad, Dieter. hilarious! otherwise, he tries way to hard & i agree with the comentator who says he blames Jim Carey.

Meyers, Adam Sandler, Jim Carey & Rob Schneider should stop making crappy movies. hell, stop making movies altogether. the money would be better spent on AIDS/Cancer research, alternative fuel, etc., etc. oh, & stop David Spade too, before he makes JOE DIRT 2! ugh! watching their movies is time you'll NEVER get back! it's why i no longer watch Robin Williams movies.

it's time for a new voice in comedy. going back to these guys (especially meyers & sandler) is like going back to an ex-girlfriend who cheated on you & treated you like garbage.

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Bill, Chattanooga, TN — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:02:32 GMT

a lot a pans from people who haven't seen the movie. Even the writer of the article. couldn't MSNBC spring for a ticket?

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Cal, Lander Michigan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:10:41 GMT

Personally, I have nothing against Myers and wish him well, but I agree that he needs to pick his projects more carefully. A film co-starring a chimp as his main rival would be a great start towards rehabilitating his trashed reputation.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

Funnyman35 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:13:28 GMT

The funniest thing Mike Myers ever did was panic onstage when Kanye West said that George Bush doesn't like black people.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

IndustryBoi, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:14:39 GMT

Not unfair at all. I root against him too. I worked at Paramount Studios in the 90's and out of all the celebrities that I had to deal with he exuded the most aloofness. He didn't even try to mask his contempt for other lesser mortals. We had our share of established heavyweights and rising stars, but Mike, he apparently was in another league. But this was in the 90's. I bet he's not getting any appointments now.

Mike Myers: The antifunny?

1friend — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:14:50 GMT

Ouch. I'm glad I'm not putting myself out there for criticism as do entertainers. Mercy, please! The movie should only be critiqued by those who actually saw it. And then, according to the spirit of the genre. It's meant to be stupid. I wonder how much of the humor is lost on an American public that doesn't understand what he's lampooning, much like the fun he poked at Europeans in the Austin Powers series. I needed some explanations...

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Les, Beans Montana — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:20:58 GMT

Look, enough nonsense already. I've read everybody's posts here and I think clearly his next project should be Poochie The Movie, co-starring a chimp as his proactive totally new paradigmatic buddy.

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Cubby — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:24:51 GMT

Mike Meyers was funny, hilarious even. Unfortunately, he's also become lazy. Different movie, with the same schtick. I believe Mike Meyers can be funny again, but right now I feel bad for him because after a long hiatus, I was expecting some new material. Instead all we got was the same string of fart-jokes and short-jokes we saw in Austin Powers...Waynes World...SNL.

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Daryn Page, Islamorada, FL — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:28:23 GMT

Honestly, I love Mike Myers!!! I haven't seen The Love guru yet but if it isn't funny, Oh well!!! The man is allowed a bad idea every now and then!! Maybe whats wrong with this world these days is that everyone is so negative and unwilling to let loose and laugh. I hope I never get that way!! Hey Mike thanks for all the laughs and keep up the funny stuff!!!!

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JADED STUDIO EMPLOYEE, LOS ANGELES, CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:43:39 GMT

The problem with Myers is the same with all these multi-millionaire hollywood tycoons (I intentionally used a lowercase h)which is they love what they do too much and get greedy. It's like when you go to your friends house to play video games and he hogs the controller, not letting you play... These greedy, self centered A-holes need to see the bigger picture and pass the baton... They think their poop smells like roses and expect everyone to love their recycled, tired old crap becuase they're surrounded by bobble heads who play ass kiss rodeo... I live in L.A and want it to fall into the ocean... What ever happened to love, compassion and humanity?

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andrea, north wales pa — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:48:08 GMT

I am a Mike Myers fan (So I married an Axe murderer, all 3 austin powers, shrek and good ol SNL) so I dutifully saw "The Love Guru". Hey, "White Chicks" is my fav movie of all time, so I like the dumbed down, go for the gut type of comedies. Although the Love Guru got a couple of chuckles out of me, I was disappointed overall. I still think Mike Myers has it in him....he needs a good straight up comedy...he needs to be HIMSELF. I think he is good on his own merits but just tries too hard with the over the top characters and raunchy, just plain out gross humor (Fat Bastard's stool sample anyone???).

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Michael, Edmonton, Alberta. — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:50:55 GMT

To whoever wrote:
A great abyss in comedy was created when we lost John Candy.
He never had to try too hard like Myers,Williams or Ferrell. I only had to look at Candy's face and a smile would form before he spoke a word.

I couldn't agree with you more. John Candy never relied on cude humor, insults, or poop jokes to get laughs. I don't quite know why he was as funny as he was. He clearly must have been a comedic genius. I think he knew true comedy was a catalyst to deep, true emotion. He was able to make you laugh and touch your heart at the same time. One of a kind, and greatly missed.

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charlie Vacchiano — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:53:48 GMT

I saw the film, it had some very funny moments and Mike Myers accent of Depok was dead on! It was not as good as Austin Powers but that was unique and excellent!

Lighten Up! or Light up and go see the movie.

Justin Timberlake was great in the movie ,very funny character.

Alba was fine!

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D.M., Denver, CO — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:56:57 GMT

This article is right--Myers' brand of "look at me!!!!!!!" comedies is dated. The Shrek movies are funny, though--he should stick with those.

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Robert in Seattle — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:56:57 GMT

Meyers and Sandler need to fade into black, along with Courtney Love too...

Enough of the CRAP, already...

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Rich San Diego CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:58:12 GMT

It has long been common knowledge in the industry that Meyers is eogtistical maniac that fellow actors, producers and crew loath working with. There enough bad karma in Hollywood without a putz like Meyers making even worse (if at all possible) Dana Carvey never says a bad word about anyone and is a nice as Meyers is nasty... he is also as hugely funny as Meyers is NOT.

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Mary McDonald, Seattle, WA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:58:54 GMT

Please, no more Mike Meyers. I just don't find him funny anymore... it feels like he's lost touch with what is funny, and does bits based on what he thinks that people will want. And that's the worst way to make a movie (i.e. the George Lucas method).

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John D , Phoenix — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:01:49 GMT

Mike Myers is almost as unfunny as Adam Sandler. They both seem to make the same movie over and over again. Hollywood and the public continue to throw money at them for this garbage.

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Aditya Simha, Pullman, WA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:08:01 GMT

I actually liked the movie quite a bit! Perhaps, I have the mind and heart of a 14 year old (I'm 27 now), but I think the major problem is that Mike Myers was out of public view for so long, that people have just forgotten about him, and that TLG was not as good as the AP movies.

It wasn't so un-funny, as it's being made out to be! But then, I guess I'm more loyal than many people are to their fav actors/actresses!

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jen, birmingham, al — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:08:03 GMT

"Sheesh, people. If you're not into the type of comedy that Mike Meyers and others like him do, DON'T GO AND SEE THE MOVIES."

i think that is the point- we didn't. thus, $ 14 million opening wkend.

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Hy, SLC Utah — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:36:54 GMT

I actually fell asleep in the 3rd Powers movie in the theater. You'd think the laughter of the audience would have kept me awake but it was as quiet as a church. Waynes World, Powers, even Shrek all use the same tired jokes over and over yet He keeps making sequels...please somebody stop him!!!

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John, Peoria, AZ — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:46:51 GMT

Tia Carrera was the only reason WW was any good

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Angie , Ontario — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:54:26 GMT

You are all so way off base. There are only a few comments here that love Mike. HE is a genius. His comedy is so above most of your intelligences that you just don't get it. I find Americans in general, have a different sense of humor. They just don't get being silly and goofy. Mike Myers is a very intelligent and genuine person. Give him a break. All three Powers movies were incredibly witty and fresh. HE is one of the great ones.

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Mike C, Phoenix — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:06:30 GMT

For what its worth, The Love Guru was absolutely hilarious, Although apparently not to the majority who were expecting something different. Honestly, what did you all expect? a mindblowing epic comedy that has every humor facet in your brain pulsating? I've seen a majority of Myers films, and I found them all enjoyable, especially Austin Powers, and his role as Shrek. If you don't enjoy satirical and childish humor, why would you see this movie in the first place? I enjoy all kinds of humor, whether it be dark, dry, or totally slapstickish. Just enjoy the movie for its face value, a childlike satire that will have high replay value on DVD.

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Sally, Indianapolis, IN — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:19:50 GMT

Myers needs to give up trying to be funny because he just isn't anymore. He should do what Jim Carey did and do some drama films to give his true acting skills a chance to come back. Either that or do a film that is actually funny and not stupid or so darn slap stick.

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Kenzie — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:23:21 GMT

I thought it was funny. You guys all want some PC crap to watch....watch Dora the Explorer or Sesame Street.

Sheesh.

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Karen, Pittsburgh, PA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:39:01 GMT

i think most of america is over mike myers. he had his great run in the 1990's and the early 2000's but we want something fresh and new.

besides, the only reason I went to see the love guru was for stephen colbert and jim gaffigan as hockey announcers.

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Andrew, Anchorage AK — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:49:16 GMT

Something needs to be said here. Those people who are bashing Mike Myers and Love Guru without having seen the movie need to SHUT UP. Right now. Doesn't it get tiring criticizing you know nothing about. Even if the movie is stupid and tired, at least see it before passing judgement. I agree with Richard; sometimes we need a brainless comedy. This time Myers didn't do so well, but maybe next time he'll blow us away. Just give him a chance.

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gary — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:49:30 GMT

Thought the Guru was amusing enough to justify having gone to see it. My standard for the worst movie ever is calibrated around the dreadful The Crying Game. The entire cast, crew and everyone who had anything to do with it should be drowned.

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Kristin, Herndon, VA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:07:58 GMT

The Love Guru was actually pretty funny. I didn't even want to see it, but was dragged there and really enjoyed it. Honestly, how is anyone suppose to decided on their own if they like it, with articles like this out there? It seems to me, YOU don't like Mike Myers, therefore, you write shit like this. Jealous much?????

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Nick, San Ramon, CA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:19:30 GMT

I genuinely enjoyed this article. Thank you for writing it. Mike Myers was funny during Waynes World; funny during Austin Powers 1. But after the second and third Austin Powers sequels and, of course, The Love Guru, his time has definetly ended.

Get this guy a vest and some running shoes cuz his next movie is surely gonna be The Valet Guru.

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Buddy, Nashville — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:27:13 GMT

ELSA,
You big dope! That's the point...he has become a vending machine! We don't go to the movies for vending machine material, we go to be entertained. He has been putting out the same stale bear claw for about 5 years now. If he is going to have any chance, he needs to get really drunk and do something politically incorrect like going out with no underwear and let the paparazzi snap away...he can go to rehab a couple of times and apologize, suggest he was abused as a child and that he has been saved. We will see him on the cover of People magazine and all will be well...until his next movie about a flatulence laced cross dressing gay midget that bombs at the box office. Then it will be time for Wayne's World 14 and the apocalypse will surely be upon us!

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Wade ridley — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:30:32 GMT

Mike Myers has never been funny, and falls into the same cliche' as that unfunny Will ferrett ...or is it ferrell..Anybody adult that shells out the money for their kids is a moron...film clips from Austin powers fat bastard, then listening him play the same fat bastard voice in shrek,,what a joke no talent idiot. HOPEFULLY, hopefully the studios will get the hint and stop paying this hack...

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Big Mike — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:35:51 GMT

Mike is sort of the opposite of Will Ferrel in my opinion. The more you let Mike loose to do things his way, the worse the result. But controlled by writers and directors he can be really good.

Will Ferrel on the other hand is at his best when he is totally doing it his way. He comes up with the most incredibly original material, doesn't repeat himself and shows he is pretty smart and makes his costars have fun. There's certain things you can't fake. Will is at his worst when he has to do a lousy script that somebody else wrote.

I called "The Love Guru" before it came out. It was obvious it was going to bomb. For those who are genuine Hindus with a real and respectable guru, it is simply horribly insulting. For those who went through the Rajneesh misery, or a host of others, like Da Free John and got out, it's something they just don't want to be reminded of. It misses the core reality of people who went through that experience too. To everyone else who is neither, it's just bizarre, weird and totally stupid.

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joe, westminster, co. — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:43:01 GMT

There are no funny movie actors these days. Mike Myers isn't funny, Steve Carrell isn't funny, Will Ferrell isn't funny. The dumb, horny male movies are not funny either.

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Alan — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:48:48 GMT

Too many lousy SNL people making movies that are just not funny. How do these people sleep at night making lousy movies, why do the movies stuidos keep letting them make movies that stink. As for Mike Meyers he does the same jokes over and over from movie after movie. Trying to use the same accent in each movie is not funny its like watching Chevy Chase's Talk show. That bad!

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Marti, Tipp City, OH — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:54:40 GMT

Do you people laugh at anything or do you just spend all of your days waiting for people to fail to make your lives seem less depressing and more meaningful? If you would actually go out and watch the movie, you would learn that it's actually hilarious and Mike Myers is a comic genius... When each of you make a movie, send me an email so I can NOT go see it and still slam you for how bad it is!

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Bruce East Brunswick NJ — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:55:11 GMT

Truth is that a lot of SNL people have meteoric careers after they leave the show..and for what? The super talents like Belushi and Akyroyd are few and far between. These guys barely pay their dues and are signed to 5 picture 7 figure deals. Just my .02

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Diane, Ft Smith AR — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:56:02 GMT

hey, Mike has talent, but he needs to go into another direction, drama perhaps? I loved the Austin Powers movies. And I'm not even in his demographics. Seriously, he needs to 'reinvent' himself (like Bill Murray) seeing the trailers for TLG-they didn't look funny, they just looked pathetic (sorry Mike) I wouldn't even rent it when it comes out on video
We know you are talented -let us see something else.

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T. Tello, North Ala — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:13:30 GMT

I was one of the ones who saw TLG....it was a waste of my time and $6.00 (thank goodness for the matinee). About 10 minutes into it, my husband and I looked at each other and both said "this is dumb, right?" We went ahead and watched all of it but I think it was cheesy and they tried to much. I won't be seeing another of his movies unless it is Shrek.

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Spike Spyers, Hollywood CA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:19:28 GMT

THE MAN IS A GENIUS! a true super talent. i love everything he does.

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Tony, Seattle, Wash. — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:22:38 GMT

Myers had his moment, and this debacle drives home the fact that his moment is clearly over. I haven't seen this movie and I wont...because the last Austin Powers movie was such an incredible slip-back from the second and so derivative that it left him with much to prove to me before I go pay money to watch him again.

The teamwork issues, whether or not he's an egomaniac, etc...I couldn't care less about that. The characteristics that have caused him to fail as an entertainer are the same ones that made us laugh 10 years ago...he's just run his creative course and is seemingly unwilling to reinvent himself like the best entertainers must do a few times along the way.

In any case, his career is dead on arrival after this...no one will take a chance on him for awhile after this disaster...unless it's for another formulaic money-factory like Shrek 9.

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Mary, Morgan Hill, CA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:24:56 GMT

Everyone needs to just get over themselves. Humor is subjective.

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BV, Studio City, CA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:32:29 GMT

What the public finds funny is constantly changing. 10 years ago Mike Myers' style was the right thing at the right time. However today tastes have changed, and also we've sort of seen his whole act and its grown a bit stale.

But hey, Las Vegas always has a home for performers past their pinnacle, where true fans can come to reconnect. Perhaps Waynes World the Live Show is more viable than the movie.

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Ben, Portland, Oregon — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:38:46 GMT

All you people are morons... I don't even want to imagine a world with out comedians, trying as hard as they can to make me laugh. Sometimes they succeed sometimes they fail... and if you don't like it, don't watch it.

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Mark, Webster NY — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:41:13 GMT

Sorry but I never thought Mike Myers was funny to begin with and neither was his two Austin Powers movies; Which I watched on cable TV and am glad I didn't waste my money to see them at the movie theater.

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Jeremy B ,Texas — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:00:53 GMT

Meyers was pretty good in "So I Married....Axe Murderer;" that was great.
The Austin Powers movies could've been funny, but Mike can't quite seem to keep his comedy out of the toilet. Bathroom jokes? Please! The potty humour might be funny to 12-yr olds, but it's a far cry from real comedy, he seems to use it as a crutch...and uses it too much. I'm no prude; I love the hard-core Richard Pryor, Sarah Silverman, George Carlin, et al, and all the daring comedy of all great comedians who push the limits...But-
The Shrek movies are close to being classic, but again the fart jokes and "toilet" jokes brought the comedic level back down to mediocre. Meyers should just stop.

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Possumus — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:36:56 GMT

Let's face it. It's not just one guy. It's comedy. Comedy is dead. There hasn't been a comedy in twenty years whose stars deserve to be free to walk the streets alongside regular human beings. What passes for comedy in this age is a crime against humanity. And only those with below 70 IQ's are entertained by it.

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Pete, NJ — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:46:56 GMT

Myers and Eddie Murphy should get together and do a film that features dozens of copies of themselves aping at the camera and telling the same jokes to the same worn out ol' set of sidekicks...pathetic

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Rama Mohr, East Wenatchee, Washington. — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:48:50 GMT

I think all of you need to lighten up and just enjoy the movie for what it is, just a funny spoof. Not as far out as say the "Naked Gun" or "Scary Movie" movies but still enjoyable. Perhaps I'm just not as jaded as you lot and don't watch enough movies to be so or perhaps I have an over devolped sense of humor. I do know that the crowd I saw the movie with laughed the whole way through and I joined them. It appears that people here are just being overly critical of TLG just to be in the "in" crowd and you end up in my eyes as being pompus and so mature that you couldn't enjoy a silly movie. I bet no one here likes Monty Python either. Any way I liked the movie and enjoy Mikes work and wanted there to be at least one good thing said here.

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Nick, LA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:48:54 GMT

I could only stand about 1/2-3/4 of it and left, I'm sure I didn't miss much. Why put Jessica Alba in a comedy? She's anti-funny. Justin Timberlake might have been the funniest character in this movie which is pathetic since he isn't a comedian and Mike Myers is.

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Jules - Des Moines,Iowa — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:16:41 GMT

I can't remember the last time I saw a really good movie from any genre at the theater. The stuff they are churning out in Hollywood reminds me of the movie reruns I used to watch on Saturday afternoons when I was a kid. Amusing for a few minutes but not captivating enough that my attention would last for more than 10 or 15 minutes.